Whether whittling a branch with a knife or using intricate tools, many Canadians use woodworking as a form of relaxation, with the added bonus of creating something useful and/or beautiful. The Woodstock Woodworking Show, Canada’s oldest consumer woodworking show celebrates everything to do with wood for hobbyist and professionals at the Woodstock Fairgrounds (875 Nellis St., ON N4S 4C6). The Show returns for its 30h year from October 2-4, 2015.

No matter what level of experience or interest in woodworking, visitors to the Show can check out the latest hand tools, power tools, design trends, finishes and wood kits. The show is now under new ownership and the new management team, are excited to be working on the Granddaddy of all woodworking show. This year’s show will be putting an emphasis on learning, offering double the seminar over last year. Rob Cosman from New Brunswick, aka Canada’s Hand Tool Coach will be putting on two different seminars. Rob is an amazing resource and eager to share his love of woodworking. Visit the Seminars Page for a full list of seminars.

The Ontario Woodcarving Championship runs throughout the three days of the Show with open to youth levels in a variety of categories.

Whether whittling a branch with a knife or using intricate tools, many Canadians use Woodworking as a form of relaxation, with the added bonus of creating something useful and/or beautiful. The Hamilton Wood Show, Canada’s largest consumer woodworking show celebrates everything to do with wood for hobbyist and professionals at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. The Show returns for its 21st year from February 26 – 28, 2016.

No matter what level of experience or interest in woodworking, visitors to the Hamilton Wood Show can check out the latest hand tools, power tools, design trends, finishes and wood kits. Attending free seminars and learn from the best! Special guest Vic Tesolin author of the Minimalist Woodworker, alumni and past instructor of Rosewood Studio, past editor of Canadian Woodworking Magazine and Technical Advisor at Lee Valley Tools will be down from Ottawa to pass on his knowledge and expertise in various seminars. Rob Cosman, “Your Hand Tool Coach,” returns to demonstrate woodworking techniques with hand tools.

Visitors to the Hamilton Wood Show can also check out the warplanes in the museum for no addition cost. The Canadian Woodcarving Championship runs throughout the three days of the Hamilton Wood Show with professional to novice levels in a variety of categories.